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| Last updated on February 26, 2009 |
Tucson International Alliance of Refugee Communities, Inc.(TIARC) is a non-profit community-based organization, that has been providing services to global refugees residing in Tucson since 1995.
TIARC's mission is promoting the well-being of refugees and immigrants by assisting them to become self-sufficient and integrated into American society.
TIARC's Vision Statement
Accomplish the mission by assisting refugees and immigrants in areas of family strengthening, social services, housing, child care, education, crime prevention, community health, elders, civic engagement, cultural preservation and leadership development.
Build partnerships with government, private organizations, foundations and businesses.
Advocate on the local and national levels on issues of importance to the refugee and immigrant population.
Promote better understanding and cooperation within and among communities.
Provide linkages between refugee and immigrant communities and local mainstream organizations and associations.
Description:
There are more than 6,000 refugees residing in Tucson. Under the U.S. Government's Refugee Resettlement Program, "refugees" are people forced out of their country of origin due to "persecution on account of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion". The term "refugee" does not include anyone who has incited, assisted or otherwise participated in the persecution of another.
TIARC is currently serving refugees from the countries of the former Soviet Union, Vietnam, former Yugoslavia, Sudan, Somalia, Rwanda, Liberia, Congo, Uganda, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Cuba to name a few.
TIARC'S SERVICES:
*English Classes
*Basic Computer Training
*On-the-Job Training
*Employment Training
*Driver Training
*Translation and Interpretation
*Services to Older Refugees
TIARC'S ACTIVITIES:
*Educational workshops, seminars, and trainings
*Quarterly Newsletter
*Fund raising
*Youth activities: Chess Club, Bike Club, Computer Club, Lego Club
*Elder refugees' social, educational, and recreational activities: field trips and workshops
Contact person: Erina Delic, Executive Director, (520) 881-4404, (email)
Office fax number: (520) 881-4191Languages Spoken: English
Address:
Web Site: http://www.aztiarc.org
Directions:
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Grant & Columbus, next to the "Casa Molina" restaurant |
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